The weekly sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1887-04-07
OUR NEW RAILROAD.
THE TtV. S-CITIES WORKING IN CON
CERT FOR THE sUBSCRIPCION.

Wins:en and Salem hold Enthusiastic
Mas, Meetinss-An Opposition to the
Subscritt ton Isreeking Down. sr5.s ssEa
The citia -. .s our Sister Towns begin
ming to realise how much is at stake on the
coming issue of>v ting the $685. subscrip'
ton to the Wii.esboro extension, and
arousing themselves t. the knowledge that
something mus, be done to insure the sue
cess of that issue; held mass meetings In
both towns last week for the purpose of al
lowing all to express their views and sent1-
ments and of explaining away the doubts
and opposition of the Ignorant and the pre-
JUDGED.
On Thursday night the citizens of Wins
ston were summoned by the Railroad CON-
mittee TO conclave in Browns Warehouse tor
the purpose of fair and honest discussion
of the question by all classes. The Twin
CITY Band enlivened the occasion with some
of its most inspiring selections, and soon
large and expectant crowd had assembled
almost filling the capacious building. Mr..
II. M. Rogers called the meeting to order
and moved that Mr.. - Folk tothe chair.
Mr.. Folk took the chair in some short and
appropriate remarks Messrs. Buxton and
Watson were then called on bat both de-
clined in favor of those who had not yet ex-
pressed themselves publicly. Mr.. +. J.
Allen was called on and responded III Il few
brief pertinent remarks, saying we had ev-
erything else necessary to our prosperity ex-
=. cept sufficient railroad facilities. Judge
yVi1coy, tbap aI1 ba i,rso r-npal-
ing in some unanswerable argument to chose
who opposed the subscription Mr.. Jacob
Tise also made some well aimed remarks
= Talks were made by Rufus Clement, Alex.
Gates and - Mayo, col, all of whom ac-
- quilted themselves with credit and 1nteli-
/, gence, as did also Shep. Payne, NJ. J. Wade,
and J B. Rush. Towards the last forcible
speeches were made by Messrs. w. B. Glenn,
C. B. Watson and J. c. Buxton Messrs
Wiley Keith and A. J Gales also made
some remarks. The opinian prevails that
much good was done by the meeting and
many dissenters were convinced that their
best interests depended upon the success of
this issue.
THE SALEM MEETING
"a ildSo ihCOtiiiS SIudIy do Ss1iiauoiSStiS ao
that of Winston was held on Saturday
night at Vogler's store bnilding. The Sa-
lem Band was present and contributed some
of its best music. Mr.. j G. Sides was made
chairman the meeting. DIR. Schaffner
then proceeded to explain the purpose of
the meeting, also adding few appropriate
remarks concerning the past and future
IL IVY
set forth, by the aid of map prepared for
the occasion, the different railroad lines pro-
posed and their effect upon the place. Mr..
II. w. Fries addressed the meeting in a
clear and intelligent discussion of the ques-
ton Mr.. Fries was followed by Messrs. j
w. Goshen and J. L. Patterson. Major
Duffy then entertained the meeting with an
interesting talk, interspersed with some
sparkling and refreshing huinor, which was
heartily enjoyed by all. Messrs. J. w. Fries
and Chas. Fogle also spoke. The meeting
adjourned in most hopeful and enthusiast
tic frame OF mind and it has been plainly
seen since, that a sure current has set, in and
is growing wider and stronger in Its sweep
towards success for the railroad. The pro-
pect grows brighter in both cities each day
and while two weeks ago, grave doubts. hung
over the question. The light has now been
let in and the truth revealed and those who
have opposed the movement are rapidly
yielding to the inevitable. The new rail-
road lisa certainty and with the new i'm
petus which the mere prospect has inspired
'our prosperity with the real road will he
something phenomenal.